Fulghum, Dr. Walter

June 14, 2001

FULGHUM, Dr. Walter

Dr. Walter Fulghum, 94 ofNew Britain, died Sunday, (June 10, 2001) at a local convalescent home. He wasthe widower of Helen (Eichhorn) Fulghum. Born in Merchantville, NJ, he was the son of the late Walter and Florence (Whitmer) Fulghum. He graduated from the University of Michigan and Southern Methodist College, and received his Ph.D. from Northwestern University. He was a longtime New Britain resident, and was a former professor and former English Department Head at Central Connecticut State University. He was the author of ``Biblical Allusions in English Literature''. He is survived by a sister, Catherine Schroeder of Seattle, WA; a granddaughter, Elizabeth Fulghum; two nieces, Bootie Fulghum Jones of Fort Worth, TX and Ann Osterberg of Washington; and special friends, William and Jeanette Martinelli of Farmington. In addition to his wife, hewas predeceased by a son, David Fulghum; and by a brother, Robert Fulghum. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service to be held on Saturday, 10 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc., 443 Franklin Ave., Hartford, CT 06114-2517, or to the American Cancer Society, Meriden Executive Park, 538 Preston Ave., Meriden, CT 06450-1004. Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, New Britain is in charge ofarrangements.